He was convicted in September on all 21 counts including conspiracy, wire fraud and money laundering.

Investigators say Amir and two others conspired to obtain six loans to finance a Gates Mills home for which Amir paid about $2 million. The government says four mortgage lenders suffered losses after issuing loans for more than the home's market value.

Amir told appeals court judges in Cincinnati that he rejects the jurisdiction of the trial court. His appeal was dismissed.